James Buchanan

“Oh Captain! My Captain!” is about a son who is attempting to inform his father about good news, unaware that his father has just passed away in a battle. Walt Whitman, the author of “Oh Captain! My Captain!” laments over the loss of his hero, Abraham Lincoln and viewed him as the greatest president in United States History. Whitman saw a “grand tragedy that promised ultimate purgation and unification for America” in the death of Lincoln (Reynolds). Because of this view on President Lincoln,…

The issue of how much and to what extent rights extend to slaves was a reoccurring topic in the political sphere leading up to and following the Civil War, especially during the debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Stephen Douglas was strongly in favor of slavery and launched a series of inflammatory remarks to paint Lincoln as an abolitionist and a black sympathizer. Despite the fiery rhetoric, Lincoln speaks to the fact that slavery isn’t an issue of the federal…

Literary Terms in Walt Whitman’s “O’Captain! My Captain!” On the surface, Whitman’s poem appears to be about a captain that died at sea after a rough voyage. Directly under the surface, however, is actually a different poem entirely. “O’Captain! My Captain!” is actually a poem about the death of President Abraham Lincoln after his victory in the Civil War. Whitman uses many literary devices to paint a dark and grief filled picture of Lincoln’s death. The way Whitman writes about Lincoln shows…

“The Presidency Of James Buchanan was written by Elbert B. Smith in 1975. He was a teacher professor at the University of Maryland and held a masters degree and a PhD in history ( Elbert B. Smith (1921–2013). He has written other history books on U.S presidents Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore and other books about U.S history including “ The Death of Slavery: The United States 1837-1865 and Magnificent Missourian: The Life of Thomas Hart Benton (Elbert B. Smith (1921–2013). While the book…

President Abraham Lincoln was famously known to be an immaculate orator. Throughout his all too short presidency he was noted for his impressive speaking skills and ability to speak to a large audience. His speaking caused those who were near the president to stop what they were doing and listen carefully to each word he uttered. Such a skill was increasingly significant for a president especially in the time of the most civil unrest in American history. The ability to communicate ideas and…

Tesla Motors Tesla Motors Inc is an electric motor vehicle that was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard, the original CEO and current CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk in San Carlos, California. Musk already had a great deal of experience in the business world with the success of his other multi-billion dollar venture, PayPal. Tesla Motors was founded with one dream in mind, to provide the public with a reliable, sporty, and affordable electric car. As the business prospers into the future that…

In 1997, Duke Power made its first big merger that would set the future of Duke Energy. Duke Power purchased PanEnergy Corp for $7.4 billion in order to help the utility company branch out nationally. After this buyout Duke Power changed its name to Duke Energy Corporation in order to set a new platform for expansion and growth. At the time Duke Energy had net assets of $13.5 billion while PanEnergy had $7.6 billion. The merger was a necessity for both companies because the gas and electricity…

  "(...) Daisy, who was sitting frightened but graceful,  on the edge of a stiff chair."   Then there is Gatsby,  who is so conscious of his appearance,  that he almost knocks over the clock.  Again the reader is presented with evidence of nervousness and awkwardness,  as it is very common behaviour to be rather clumsy when one is unsure of ones self,  due to the presence of a person one is attracted to.  After this small incident Gatsby also…

The warmth from the apple crisp colored walls welcomed me as i take my first steps on to the deep lavender church carpet, as angels hang from the ceiling and play their mini hearps, my heart is enlighten and tears of joy are brought to my eyes. Michael looks stunned as i waddle down the altar, in my lace, white dress with my face covered by my mother's old wedding veil. Little Emily is truly a bundle of joy. Every step i take she kicks and i've began to think that she's more excited than me. I…

1. Vignette On September 4, 1997, James Matthew Garrison was born prematurely in a hospital. His parents are Tyler and Anya Garrison (a young couple 23 and 27 years old) who unexpectedly conceived James on New Year’s Eve at a party at an upscale hotel in New York City. Tyler and Anya Garrison are a wealthy couple and are well-known in their professions. Tyler is a successful entrepreneur in the technology field, and Anya is a world famous, traveling fashion designer and model. They are both…